Since 1965 millions of people have enjoyed discovering their motoring heritage at the National Motor Museum, Birdwood, South Australia. As an international centre for the collection, research, preservation, education and display of Australian road transport history, the National Motor Museum is much more than a collection of vehicles. It is a social history of the way we were, the way we are now and the way of the future.

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At the museum

Pole Position, the museum’s newest changing display, will present, in focus, a different vehicle from the museum’s and private collections.Inspired by Matchbox cars and featuring... Read more

The Bay to Birdwood is the largest historic motoring event of its kind in the world. This year the Bay to Birdwood Classic on Sunday 27 September will see over 1500 vehicles... Read more

A day of fun and femininity at the National Motor Museum sponsored by Shannons.Owners of convertible cars, from veteran to modern will be invited to register for this inaugural... Read more

Today, this much–loved Adelaide Hills attraction holds the largest public collection of motor vehicles in Australia. Highlights include the historically significant 1899 Shearer... Read more

Major annual events

South Australia is home to many renowned historic vehicle events. Looking for a day of great vehicles, live music, fashions and a fun day out for the family? Find out more about the National Motor Museum’s iconic events.